Hello one and all, the course has been rammed this week with the Seniors Open getting 47 teams of 4 playing. The greenkeepers have been coming in earlier to get the work done in the quieter times. As mentioned last week the bunkers have had a good sort and now extra sand has also been added.

The greens are also getting double verti-cut once a week to keep on top of the seed heads. A verti-cut basically does what it says… The blades go vertically into the green and take off the seed head. This will give the greens some extra pace and keep them nice and smooth.

You may have seen all of us out playing a bit this week with the weather being so good. We have had lots of great comments about the course and let’s hope it continues.

We also managed to pick up a cheeky win in the Steve Bull classic at Penn Golf Club. Dave, Mark, Clive and super sub Sam picked up the yellowball competition on count back. Pictured here is the team with Steve Bull.

A big thank you to Craig from Golf Pride who did the Grip Fitting Day with us on Saturday. Once again it was the busiest day he does. As always it was surprising to see how many people had the wrong size grips, with many going up to midsize.

Club news

Don’t Forget Captains’ Weekend - Is This Weekend!

Please get behind the CMGC Captains and if you can get involved in playing in their competitions. Please call the Pro Shop and they can book you in. Everyone is welcome, especially on the Friday as that is always great fun. Below is the plan of events, fingers crossed you can all make it.

Friday

Seniors competition

Afternoon junior competition

5pm fun 6-hole par-3 competition running, along with chipping and putting competitions. There will also be a BBQ on Friday evening included with the par-3. CMGC member John Gallagher will be running his casino tables.

1pm - Buffet lunch served after to all players and prizes winners over the weekend. Followed by the presentation of prizes and live music.

3pm - Mixed competition

Last Few To Sell - World Cup Sweep

To make it interesting we are of course having a sweep. All the teams have been placed in envelopes. Each team is in twice giving a total of 64.

It is £3a go or two for £5, you pick a number and write your name on it. Once all sold Amy will open them up to reveal your team.

All monies will be paid out and it is for the top three teams. Pop into the Pro Shop to have a go or contact us here to request a number 1-64. Good luck!

Competition news

June Medal

It was another glorious weekend here at CMGC as 46 men entered the June Medal. Only 9 players were able to shoot to their handicap or better. The word Medal really does scare some people!

Amongst these 9 players was Jack Severn, who seems to be in very fine form at the moment. Jack shot 4 under around Badgers and 1 under around Foxes to finish with a gross 65. He is now very close to getting his handicap into the plus figures! As Jack is off scratch, 65 was also his nett score, but this wasn’t enough to win Division 1.

Paul Francis also shot a nett 65, but won on countback with a lower nett score on the last 3 holes! A 5-under 65 nett seeing Paul’s handicap drop from 14 to 12! A mention must also go to Adam Winnall who had a 65 also but finished third!

Only 2 people in Division 2 shot better than their handicap. Simon Hartwell shot a very steady 69 nett to finish in 2nd place. However, it was once again Mark Greenfield who took top spot in Division 2 with a nett 68!

Dave Pain has been working closely with Mark on all aspects of his game and it is now that his work is really showing through. It just goes to show that if you put in the effort to work on what you’ve been told in your lessons, you can really get into some fine form and start to watch your handicap tumble down!

Pictured here is Paul.

Shop news

Are you sorted for Father's Day?

For those of you wondering, it's this Sunday, 17th June. But our question still remains: are you sorted for Father's Day? Buying a present for someone isn't always as easy as it sounds, which is why we're helping you out this year. For just £159.99, you can buy a Garmin Approach S20 watch, in a choice of four colours, which will make the perfect gift this Father's Day.

We have some very limited 25th Anniversary ball markers and pitch forks that have just become available. They are very cheap with only the quantities left below. We will be asking everyone when they sign in if they would like one. Below are a few pictures of what they look like.

Printed poker chips £1 – 75 left

Pitch forks - £5 – 40 left

Ball markers £3– 40 left

Poker chip and ball marker £3– 48 left

Get one of everything for £10

Pop in before they're gone!

Logo Shirts

We have had a lot of requests for some club crested polo shirts.

Well the wait is over, we have 15 new Under Armour performance polos now in stock with the club logo on.

These are priced at £35 or 2 for £60!

Pop in and see Josh or Amy and they can show you what we have. Here is an example of the red one.

Have a great golfing week everyone, read on for some more fascinating insights into the world of golf and if you’re looking for a game or lessons please get in touch.

The CMGC Team.

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Which 50% are you in?

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: the key to unlocking lower scores lies in improving your short game. Having the correct technique is one part of the journey to achieving this. The other is making sure your wedges are the correct grind and bounce for your swing, as well as having a set of wedges that are evenly gapped to cater for any distance.

Poorly gapped wedge system

Correctly gapped wedge system

50% of you are like the first graphicIf you’re working hard to get your handicap closer to scratch, it really will pay off to focus on the details, as it’s usually the short game the sets people apart. As you can see with the graphics above, the wrong wedge set-up can lead to an awkward 35-yard gap and more difficult half shots, which is why we always recommend a gapping session or fitting.

With Titleist you have plenty of options, including this popular Vokey SM7 wedge, which comes in nine different lofts between 46° and 62°. It means whether you’re looking for a two, three or four wedge set-up in your bag, we can get your yardages gapped perfectly.

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: the key to unlocking lower scores lies in improving your short game. Having the correct technique is one part of the journey to achieving this. The other is making sure your wedges are the correct grind and bounce for your swing, as well as having a set of wedges that are evenly gapped to cater for any distance.

Poorly gapped wedge system

Correctly gapped wedge system

50% of you are like the first graphicIf you’re working hard to get your handicap down to single figures, it really will pay off to dedicate more of your practice time to your short game and the shots you need to improve in the scoring zone. As you can see with the graphics above, the wrong wedge set-up can lead to an awkward 35-yard gap and more difficult half shots, which is why we always recommend a gapping session or fitting.

With Titleist you have plenty of options, including this popular Vokey SM7 wedge, which comes in nine different lofts between 46° and 62°. It means whether you’re looking for a two, three or four wedge set-up in your bag, we can get your yardages gapped perfectly.

Longer days and better weather brings with it the option to play 36 holes in one day. If you’re the type of golfer who loves to make the most of a full day’s play, it’s well worth considering a spacious cart bag to accompany you.

Never get caught outSome of you reading this will be avid trolley users, whether that’s due to their ease of use or the many health benefits, so a spacious cart bag can be the perfect companion when you want a full day’s golf. It allows you to pack for any eventuality.

Take this Pro-Series bag from Motocaddy for example. It weighs just 3.8kg, yet it boasts seven spacious pockets, including one to keep your valuables dry and one to keep your food and drinks chilled. You also get a scorecard holder and an external putter well that fits oversized grips, as well as a practical 14-way top with full-length dividers.

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